By leading with empathy and respect and working with community partners, security leaders can help people experiencing homelessness connect to necessary resources.
In January 2020, the estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States totaled 580,466 individuals, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Security professionals, especially those working in public-facing facilities, serve people experiencing homelessness on a daily basis. The way a security team approaches their support initiatives for vulnerable individuals can dictate the success of an interaction and help people experiencing homelessness reach long-term support.